Rihanna is a fashion icon and has held that honor since her debut. The artist is known for being a risk-taker — whether it’s her edgy street style or red carpet looks — and always delivers. Since motherhood, Rihanna has been rediscovering her style as she is in a new phase of her life. The fashionista has expressed how she’s outgrown certain style choices since having kids. Whatever she wears, she will make it 100 percent authentic Rihanna.
Her maternity style was unconventional and completely daring. She refused to place herself in the status quo when dressing for her pregnancy. Rihanna’s mommy fashion era has been just as influential as her pre-pregnancy era. She has inspired a new wave of women to flaunt their bellies and challenge the “standard” of what appropriate maternity wear consists of.
Rihanna’s post-motherhood style
Post-motherhood, the singer values comfort above all else and is rediscovering her style. In 2024, Rihanna shared some of her fashion picks now that she has two sons. When speaking to British Vogue, Rihanna said that she now cringes at one of her younger fashion choices.
“It’s gonna sound hypocritical because I did so much in my life,” she told the outlet. “I had my nipples out, I had my panties out, but now those things as a mom, and an evolved young lady- emphasis on young – those are things that I just feel like I would never do, I’m like ‘Oh my god, I really did that? Nips out?”
No matter which way Rihanna chooses to evolve her style, we can be sure that she will look flawless no matter what. From her recent looks, the artist still finds the right balance of sexy and simple. Here are five looks that highlight the singer’s ever-changing style.
1. Rihanna is embracing comfort.
Rihanna is embracing comfortable fashion these days, as she is in no rush to get her pre-baby body back. In one of her recent Instagram posts, the artist joked about shifting her fashion perspective after not achieving her latest fitness goal. She donned a preppy schoolgirl look in the post, pairing a visible black bra with an oversized partially buttoned oxford shirt tucked into a brown pleated tennis skirt.
“I clearly won’t be achieving my six pack until next summer, I switched my summer goal to matching my shoes to my panties,” she captioned the post.
Although she is a mother, the old Rihanna still creeps out occasionally. The mogul cheekily lifted her skirt in the video, briefly showing her underwear.
2. Rihanna was understated and elegant in Alexander McQueen.
In one of her more modest looks post-motherhood, Rihanna donned a custom sand-colored Alexander McQueen dress to her Fenty Beauty event in April 2024. The dress worked perfectly with her blonde hair and effortless beat. It is one of Rihanna’s most understated looks, but still undeniably sexy. The artist has proven time and time again that she doesn’t follow trends; she sets them.
3. She stunned in Paris.
One of the best looks from Rihanna’s fashion mommy era is her look at A$AP Rocky‘s AWGE Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 show. The singer wore an oversized jacket with fur over a white dress. She finished the look off with oversized red shades and white heels. The fit screamed elevated streetwear.
4. Her shredded coat turned heads.
Probably one of the most Rihanna looks in her mommy era, the artist donned a cherry red Dior coat while out in Paris in June 2024 with A$AP Rocky. The coat boasted more cutouts than most traditional designs, but it was 100 percent Rihanna. The artist seemed to wear nothing else underneath besides a nude bodysuit. She completed the fit with Loewe pumps and a diamond necklace.
5. She wowed in red leather.
The mogul radiated confidence in a red leather midi skirt and matching oversized jacket that fell off one shoulder. The monochromatic look was fabulous as usual, as she elevated it with statement-making jewelry and finished it off with pointy stilettos.
As Rihanna continues to go through changes her style will reflect that. Knowing the icon, she will continue to serve looks for years to come.
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